The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, FEBRUARY 4, 1902. GERMAN ANGLOPHOBIA.

Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 332, 4 February 1902, Page 2

The Gisborne Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. GISBORNE, FEBRUARY 4, 1902. GERMAN ANGLOPHOBIA.

Already there .are many signs that , the tune in Germany has changed and where nothing but faults of an atrocious nature were to be found before by German writers and speakers, now many good qualities have been discovered. The Germans made the mistake that others have made. They found that within its own domains Great Britain allowed libels of a bad description under the guise of free criticism ; that it was. the fashion among a large section to make bitter attacks upon Mr Chamberlain, and they thought they could go a step further, and thus . at the same time cultivate the friendship of Great Britain’s enemies. But while Great Britain easily tolerates the slanders within her own gates, and oven takes seriously the complaint of one libellous woman because the

Waj Office does not assist her to make out an indictment, it has teen found that/the nation's patience must not be strained too far by foreigners. France found that out and now Germany has tad the same experience. It is remarkable now to note that the romancer. Miss Hobhouse, lias been condemned by a leading German historian, and the

British soldier is really a good fellow after all, while Kruger and Leyds are now being blamed for their obstinacy, ft is much nicer to live on terms of amity with Germany, and likely after all the storm may have done good. It will show, not only Germany, but otiier nations, that the feeiings of the British are not to be trifled with too mich, and that Count Von Bulow’s patronising way of fluttering the nation while he makes nasty remarks about its soldiers is more irritating tlan vile assertions by the gutter press ol Germany. What is now required is rr bring up with a round turn some o the slanderers who claim to be British while their conduct is of the nost un-British description. Like the Cermans, Campbell-Bannerman has (hanged his tune a bit, and is now

:bie to find some good in the British roldiers. Bannerman’s conduct has lerhaps been more objectionable for vhat he has left unsaid than for what le has actually said. As the leader' d a great party, there have been times vhen he should have spoken, but when ie chose to remain silent, arid thus inentionaily or otherwise gave to Great Irita'in’s enemies an impression that te should have strenuously endeavored o remove. America, the land of freepeech, where even a nest of anarchists f tolerated, has provided severe punShment for seditious utterances, but n England a man is allowed uncheckd to give utterance to the most disoyal statements about the nation that, jives him protection. It is time that tome of these disloyalists were sharply jnoughfc to a sente of .their £Uilt.

Captain Erl win who.l yesterday as follows ' Strong westerly winds ; glass ■ lull ; poor tines."

Two digesters are being erected at Warpiro station, where it is intended to go in extensively for boiling down.

The Poverty Bay Racing Club commence their double-scuil races this evening for Mr H. 11, Smith’s medals. The Poverty Bay Bowing Club have made arrangements for a race on Thursday night m cuniitciion with the scnool picnic. Over silty applications have already been received for toe Ninth Contingent. Tne test takes place next Saturday after noun at 2 o'clock. We understand that the flax industry is ilktiy to he very successtul m the districts lioriu ui Gisborne. Mills are working at several points on the Coast. The Gisborne Sheeplarmers’ Frozen Meat Co., Ltd., hold a meeting on Saturday, at 2.0 U p.iu., to receive me interim report of the Provisional Committee. Applications close to-day, at o p.m.> with the Chairman of the School Committee, for the positions of u male ami female pupil teacher tor the Gisborne school.

Another carrier pigeon has been found in the district, it was found by Mr id. Wilkinson, of Awapuni, to day, and bore a riug numbered 55, and addressed T. J. Leighton, Wellington.

This evening the Gisborne Rowing Club's trial fours, for the trophies donated by Messrs Adair Bros., will commence, when Harding’s crew meets Shemff s. Tue boats leave the shed at 5.30. _ The entries for Messrs Common, Shelton and Co.’s stock sale, to be held at Waercnga-a-hika on Monday next, total 000 sheep and IUO cattle, and for their sale at Puhatikotiko on Tuesday, February lith, the entries number 0000 sbeep. Mr Maegregor, Inspector of Machinery, has arrived in Gisborne from Taurunga He holds an examination of applicants tor certificates for stationary traction and marine engines, the examination taking place at the Masonic Hotel to-morrow.

Acceptances ciose with the Secretary, Mr M. G. Nasmith, on Thursday for the events in the first day’s racing of the Gisborne Racing Club’s meeting, also entries for the Hack and Welter events, both days, and also the Shorts Handicap. Mr Marshall, overseer of tho railway works, was the recipient on Saturday afternoon of an inkstand and wntmg-desk, presented to him by the workmen in appreciation of his management of the works.

An Australian paper states: Almost the only thing we export to Germany is wool, and Argentina, which has more sheep than all Australia put together, is just longing for a chance to take over the trade and sell to Germany ah the wool it can ask for.

The anniversary soiree in connection with the Wesley Church is to be held this evening in tne schoolroom. Tea is to be on the tubles at 6.30. An entertainment will be held after the soiree, at which a musical programme will be presented, interspersed with addresses by the iievs. liothwell, Paterson, and Welsh.

An accident of a rather serious nature happened at Makaraka on Saturday evening about seven o’clock. Mr Carrington, sen., was returning home on horseback, and came into collision with a dog-cart, which contained two men. He was considerably shuken, and had to be taken home in Mr Marshall’s buggy. One of tne occupants of the trap was also injured. The weather report yesterday showed : Northerly winds throughout the colony. Auckland light westerly, cloudy weather : Spit, cairn, blue sky ; New Plymouth, southerly, overcast ; Wellington, N,W., overcast ; Christchurch, nortlieriy, blue sky ; Dunedin, calm, overcast ; Invercargill, N., blue sky ; smooth to moderate sea running on coast, Cape Campbell reporting “heavy.” Tides moderate to good.

A settler on the Toka-Rahi Estate has informed a representative of the Oarnaru Mail that something had attacked his paddock of fifteen acres of oats, as fine a crop as he has seen. The pest, whatever it may be, is attacking the roots, and then the stalk falls and withers. He has spent hours in trying to find traces of the Hessian fly, but failed. If it continues its depredations he will have to out down for hay or chaff what would have been a 70bushol crop. He has a suspicion that it is the grub of the humble bee, as he has found that in thousands in Swede turflips when thinning them. Ladies requiring a first-class sewing machine at a reasonable figure are invited to inspect “ The Expert,” which is on view at “ The Beehive,” Gladstone road. Tne treadle machines are offered at T 5 15s, and the haijid machines at £3 15s. These maohines have had a phenomenal sale, the first shipment of several hundred, received in Auckland, being disposed of in as many days. The machine has been greatly admired by all Gisborne residents who have inspected it, and has already met with good demand. At the price at which it is offered no one should be without one.

Tho Gisborne School, which re-opened yesterday, had to close again, owing to the absence of five of the teaching staff. Various alterations in the School staff have been made by the Education Board, and several of the appointees have not put in an appearance, and, under the circumstances, the Chairmau of the Committee authorised the School <,o be closed until to-morrow, when it is hoped that the missing teachers will have arrived. A meeting of the School Committee is to be held this evening to consider the position.

A meeting of the School Children’s Picnic Committee was held at the school last evening, Mr A. F. Matthews presiding. There was a good number of ladies and gentlemen present, showing that great interest was being taken in the picnic. A large amount of routine business was gone through, and the final touches put to the arrangements. Several donations in money, kind and labor were tendered in the room. A hearty vote of tuanks was carried to Mr Cramond, who kindly placed the Waihi at the disposal ol the Committee, and to the Band who so generously assisted. In view of'tlie opening of the District High School, Mr DeLautour, Secretary to tne Board of Governors, has been endeavoring to obtain information from the Education Board as to the names oi I

the pupils who at the recent scholars.i.p examinations qualified for scholarship--. Until n is notified what scholarships have been granted to this district by the Hawke’s Bay Board, the Governors are unable to allocate the local scholarships. The beerotary oi the Board, in response to a letter sent last week, forwarded a list of the names and marks of ail pupils examined, but without any indication of those to whom the Board were granting scholarships. Mr DeLautour thereupon telegraphed for more definite information, and received an evasive reply. Yesterday afternoon he despatched the following telegram to the Board’s secretary :—“ Am I to understand by your silence that Ethel Ambridge, Lois Sheen, May Kenney, Nina Cox, Benjamin McLaren, and Vera Cummings have been deliberately deprived of the scholarships to which they are entitled ?” Notwithstanding the definite [ terms of the telegram the reply received

was as evasive as ever. The Secretary of the Board stated that he had received the telegram, and that a full explanation had been given by letter. This evidently means that the pupils mentioned have been cut out from the list, and it was interesting to know the reasons for this course being adopted. The members of the School Committee at the meeting this evening will probably have something to say with regard to the matter.

Messrs Wyllie and Mason hold their monthly stock sale at the Waerenga-a-bika yards on Monday, 10th February. The entries at present total 300 head of cattle and 500 sheep. The cattle are from well-known Hawke's Bay herds, and are specially selectedto suit the requirements of dairymen and those wanting good Shorthorn breeding heifers. The firm also hold their yearly sale of stock at the Puhatikotiko yards on the 11th, the entries for which at present number 2500 sheep, I

The buying of remounts in Gisborne will l:e continued to-day. 'i'enders are invited for the .splitting and erection oi about four miles 01 fencing at Poututu. The annual meeting of the barristers and solicitors m connection with the Supreme Court Library is to be held to-morrow afternoon at 2." Yesterday was the war' day OisL< rue lias experienced dv l‘ e summer. and the heat was . .■ i .ore oppressive by the snioki .gii g about. The schools through .1 T.e district re-opened yesterday : rni. , after the summer holidays, ’me day was so warm that most of the children were naturally pining to he away from lessons.

A great attraction for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will he the fancy fair 10 he field in u>e '! hcatiQ Koval. A first-class programme has been arranged. His Worship the Mayor will open the fair at 8 o’clock on Thursday evening. In the last number of the Auckland Weekly there is a clever pictorial skit showing “ King ” Seddon and Air Barton driving in great style in the State carriage at the Coronation festivities, while the jealous State Premiers are ruefully gazing over the fence which has a label warning State Premiers to stand clear.

Lovers of music have a treat ill store for this afternoon, when a matinee is to be given m tbe Academy of Music by Mrs Barrington Waters, tne brilliant pianiste, anu Miss Lorraine Tansley, the charming songstress. Those who attended tne concert last week all spoke in the highest terms of the splendid entertainment, and there should he a crowded house this afternoou.

The fortnightly meeting of the Gisborne Borough Council takes place tonight. The lirst steps will then be taken towards carrying out the autliority given by tbe «Uliriiia.tivc vote in the water and drainage poll. The comparative failure of the Wtsiralia.ii loan shows that the money market is not too good just at present, but consols are steadily rising, and a change for the better should soon set in.

Mrs Barrington Waters and Miss Lorraine Tansley are worth going miles to hear, and we would not be surprised if the matinee at the Academy of Music this afternoon proves a brilliant social as well as a musical success, as Mrs Barrington Waters has scored such a distinct triumph during her short visit, while Miss Lorraine Tansley’s beautiful voice has been the subject of universal approbation since Thursday. Mrs Barrington Water’s remarkable performance of “ La Campanella ” (Paganini-Liszt) has elicited a request for its repetition, which she will comply with. Pier other pieces include Chopin’s Grand Valse in A fiat, “ Three Old English Dances,” by Uarmn, Mendelssohn's Cappriccio in B, and compositions by Raff, Litolff, and Liszt. Miss Lorraine Tansley will sing “ Beloved, it is morn (Aylward), and “ A Song of Thanksgiving ” (Allitsen),